Unlocking Lockdown in London – Easier Said Than Done!
Unlocking lockdown in London – easier said than done! It is becoming apparent that it is far easier to “lock down” than it is to “unlock”. The UK’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, said earlier this week: “I want people to go back to work as carefully as possible – it’s…
View PostAffordable Tips for Setting up Remotely – For Your Urgent Start Role in London
Affordable tips setting up remotely – for your quick start temporary role in London When I first moved from Auckland to London in 2016, I had a suitcase, a backpack and only my iPhone tying me to the digital world. For most people travelling, a smartphone will be more than…
View PostRecruitment Company – and Not Just Australasian!
Recruitment Company – and not just Australasian! “Does exactly what it says on the tin” Ronseal’s strapline has been the cornerstone of its advertising since 1994 and secured the brand its position as a market leader. When the founders named Australasian Recruitment Company 17 years ago, they sought to do…
View PostIs it the Right Time to Move to London Yet?
For everyone across the world, COVID-19 has put a pause on most plans for 2020, including those who had hopes and dreams of moving overseas to begin their exciting new life in London. For those stuck in their home countries with plans to relocate to London on hold, how do…
View PostHello Euro Summer 2020 Travel Begins Again and the London Job Market Starts Moving
Hello Euro Summer 2020, Good-bye Self-Isolation On 3 July 2020 it was officially announced by the UK Government here that ‘Travel Corridors’ have been opened. What does this mean? Those returning to/visiting England from countries on the Travel Corridors List will no longer be required to self-isolate on arrival as…
View PostAustralasian Recruitment Company’s Payroll Service
Australasian Recruitment Company’s Payroll Service Here at Australasian (remote) HQ we are seeing a cautious but steady increase in recruitment activity and some of our clients are beginning to hire again. In addition to this, we have also seen a rise in the demand for our payroll services. Australasian Recruitment…
View PostFrom London to New Zealand…and Back Again During COVID-19
From London to New Zealand…and Back Again During COVID-19 Back in February, when COVID-19 was causing some concerns for many people and organisations in London, I was busy stressing about how I was going to make it back to New Plymouth in New Zealand for my best mate’s wedding on…
View PostTrading Up Down Under – What 5 Things Can We Look Forward to in 2021?
Wednesday 17th June marked an auspicious day for the future of UK, Australian and NZ relations – the day when free trade negotiations between the three countries (and beyond) were officially launched. These discussions are also likely to pave the way for the UK to be included in the wider…
View PostExtension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme On the 1st of March the UK government released the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and this was when we all learnt the word “furlough” for the first time, a word that has now become a household term. Many employers around the country…
View PostVisa and Sponsorship Information During COVID-19
Visa and Sponsorship Information During COVID-19 One of the many things that spent time in confusion during the escalation of COVID-19 was people’s rights to work in the UK. Perhaps you were already in the UK and your visa was due to expire, or you were trying to get to…
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